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Feel It

Our Bible records some tragic events – wars, betrayal, loss of loved ones, illness – all things we experience today. When we read and remember that these are real people, we can empathize with those shared sufferings. We can relate to the emotions they must have felt; sadness, anger, and grief. Sometimes others tell us…
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Stephen: Becoming like Jesus

How do you react when you’re under pressure? Stress takes us down to the unfiltered core of who we are and unmasks what lies beneath. I want to be like Stephen, who was being like Jesus. While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”Then he fell on his knees and cried out,…
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He Gave Us …

Jesus gave us a manger - to show us humility He gave us bread and wine – to draw us together in remembering Him He gave us the cross – to show us sacrifice and illustrate the cost He gave us an empty tomb – to reveal His power and our reason for hope All…
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Advent of Resurrection

This is the season of Advent, where we remember and look back, anticipating the arrival of our Lord and God in human flesh. That He came – amazingly – here for us. But I should live every day in Advent, looking forward to the arrival of the Resurrected Jesus. The promised re-creation and renewal of…
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